The Red Devils are expected to target at least one quality midfielder this summer after losing four senior midfielders at the end of the 2021-22 season.

new manager Erik ten Hag wants to sign Frenkie De Jong from Barcelona, and various reports claim the Catalan giants are in "direct talks" over a potential £73 million (€85 million) transfer for the 20-time league champion.

However, there is an overwhelming belief that the Premier League heavyweights will also be looking to bring in a new central defender.

Jurrien Timber of Ajax and Pau Torres of Villarreal are two candidates being discussed by the club, according to Fabrizio Romano.

In an interview with The United Stand, the Italian transfer expert stated: "I envision Pau Torres playing in the Premier League next season because the player desires a Premier League move. Pau Torres is a strong candidate for a move to the Premier League.

When it comes to Timber, he's just waiting for Manchester United to tell him what's going on with Ajax so I'm confident that it isn't the player's fault."

"Both players would welcome the opportunity to play for Manchester United."